“Have you ever noticed that anyone going slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?”
– George Carlin, American comedian (1937-2008)
1000+ miles with the family this weekend gives me fresh perspective on this one from one of my favorite comedians.
It also gives fresh perspective on perspective.
If our pace doesn’t match the pace of those around us, is it possible that they “get it,” and we don’t?
If your destination seems in conflict with those around us, is it possible that we’re trying to get to the wrong place, or perhaps the right place but in the wrong timeframe?
And, just in case we’re right, isn’t it incumbent upon us, as difference makers, to “bring others along,” rather than just rant at their idiocy or lunacy?
Tom Gelin says
Steve,
Since you are always going twice as fast as me, I guess (at least in my own mind) that qualifies you to be a maniac.
Maybe that got you back to Texas faster. Look out for the killer bees.
Tom
Steve Heston says
Uh, oh. In the current context, that can’t be good for either of us…
Barb Woods says
What if Carlin is right?!!